All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 27
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Analysis & InsightHow UK pubs became the focus of a global investment frenzy
The Great British Pub has become the subject of fervent interest from international investor groups looking for operational real estate. But is the sector as distressed as these funds believe?
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NewsRitchie to depart Leon
Leon UK managing director Shereen Ritchie is stepping down at the end of the month.
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NewsSecond CBILS for JDW
JD Wetherspoon secured a second CBILS loan in March 2021 of £51.7m, bringing its total facilities to £1.04bn.
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NewsWetherspoon reports £46m HY loss as restrictions bite
J D Wetherspoon has reported a loss before tax of £46.2m for the 26 to weeks to 24 January, as the “ever changing government guidelines” took their toll.
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NewsSacha Lord legal bid heading to High Court
Sacha Lord plans to take his legal action to the High Court for a Judicial Review, after he said the government had failed to provide evidence for why indoor hospitality cannot open at the same time as non-essential retail.
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InterviewsPret to launch consumer app
Pret CEO Pano Christou has revealed the launch of a consumer app is one the things he is looking forward to most at the business in 2021.
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News‘Significant increase in debt’ at Stonegate
Stonegate Pub Company made a loss before tax of £746m in the full year to 27 September 2020, following the purchase of Ei Group, and as a result of the pandemic.
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NewsCrosstown goes regional
Artisan doughnut concept Crosstown has launched its first location outside of London, with a delivery and collection hub in Cambridge.
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NewsPizza Pilgrims restarts pipeline, unveils subscription service
Pizza Pilgrims is preparing to open four new pizzerias by late summer, and has a further four in negotiations, after its expansion pipeline was put on hold during the pandemic.
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News‘Spies on the dancefloor’ unwelcome
Proposals to introduce undercover police officers into pub and bars to tackle sexual harassment have been branded “deeply concerning” by a night-time safety group.
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NewsSacha Lord: ‘All we’re saying is let’s be fair’
Sacha Lord and Hugh Osmond’s legal challenge against the government’s reopening roadmap has been backed by other senior industry leaders.
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NewsSuccession planning at Greggs
Greggs chairman Ian Durant will stay on at the company to help appoint a successor to Roger Whiteside, as the CEO approaches retirement age.
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NewsDelivery drives improving sales at Greggs
Greggs has reported a “better than expected” start to 2021, while updating on plans to 100 net new stores this year.
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NewsNando’s strengthens UK leadership team
Nando’s has appointed Trudi Van Niekerk to the new role of chief operating officer of the UK and Ireland business.
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InterviewsBrewDog: Never underestimate incredible people
Like much of the industry, BrewDog was faced with the biggest crisis it had ever experienced in March 2020.
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NewsGovernment launches review into commercial rents
The government has committed to take further steps to help resolve the commercial rent issue after launching a review into tenant and landlord legislation.
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InterviewsAlex Reilley calls for acceleration of reopening
Loungers chairman Alex Reilley is hopeful that with falling infection numbers, there will be growing calls for an acceleration of the reopening roadmap.
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NewsDomino’s plans 200 new stores
Domino’s has capitalised on its 20% share of the UK foodservice delivery market with 2020 sales up 11.4% to £1.3bn, and like-for-like sales growth of 10.3%.
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NewsOakman acquires six Seafood Pub Co sites
The Oakman Group has acquired six pubs from the administrators of Seafood Pub Company.
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NewsNarrowing rates relief a ‘sting in the tail’
The business rates relief announced in the Budget is due to expire very close the 21 June reopening date, which could cause problems if there is any slippage to the roadmap, Kate Nicholls has warned.